Rev Bennett Scott Preaches As Slimp New Pastor Arrives
In Maysfield the 11 oclock service featured Rev Bennett Scott who introduced Rev Slimp of Waco as the new pastor during the evening lesson. Scott has led the local church for two and a half years as community members hosted guests from Waco Austin and Houston.
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Bennett Scott
Scott
Slimp
Waco
Lovelace Jamison
J. D. Martin
Baily Jones
Jones Praire
Martin
Debra Weems
Houston
WSCS
Bell Tyson
Fred Jackson
John Thweatt
Plez Creekmore
Lampasas
Paul Kieke
Austin
Jewel Dodson
St. Edward Hospital
Tommie Gleason
Freeport
Maysfield
Clay Phipps
Donald Thweatt
Bob Newton
Keneth Thweatt
Norton Scott
B. N. Scott
Dallas Hospital
Billy Wise
South Texas
Jess Wise
John McCllerran
Jimmie Thweatt
Hearne
Thweatt
Laura Cook
Cameron
Ruby Massengale
Robert Self
Gause
Sherwood Cobb
Belmena Social Roundup Sees Local Family Visits
Mrs. John Thweatt and Mrs. Roy Newton visited in the F Bryant and Jesse Hickman home. Mrs. Jewel Dodson has returned home after two weeks in St Edward Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Weems are grandparents again and Carl Weems has a new baby son.
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John Thweatt
Roy Newton
F. Bryant
Jesse Hickman
Willie Phipps
Murrell Hyde
Gary
Thomas Hickman
Rush Price
Gene Phipps
Jewel Dodson
St. Edward Hospital
Sam Harwell
Ethel Mae
Austin
Marilee Hughes
Joy Thweatt
Kay Story
Ernest Harwell
Clay Phipps
Freeport
Bill Thweatt
Vina White
Milton Weems
Carl Weems
Draft and 18 year olds eyed in manpower push
Washington February 5 Selective Service Director Hershey urged an executive order to draft childless married men aged 19 to 26 and to lower physical and mental standards to expand the pool by 150 000 to 250 000 more men. He testified before the House committee that the moves would not yet meet defense needs and advocated drafting 18 year olds with a tightened 19 to 26 group. Chairman Vinson pressed for National Guard calls and stricter deferments for essential workers.
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Hershey
House Armed Services Committee
Defense
Truman
Armed Services Committee
Vinson
National Guard
Active Reserve
Guard
What Does Tax Levy Mean for Bond Elections
Explains that levying a tax in bond elections means using existing tax funds to pay new bonds, not increasing taxes. Describes schedule to tie bond payments to existing debt repayments and compares to ordinary purchases like financing a car after paying for an appliance.
Bacterial Blight Threat to Cotton and Seed Treatment Methods
Bacterial blight or more and angular leaf spot endangers cotton yields via seedling death leaf drop and boll rot. Treat seeds with organic mercury dust to kill bacteria at under 10 cents per acre or use sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid gas. Windborne rain spreads the disease, so area-wide seed treatment campaigns help prevent reinfection and boost overall yields.
Mr Grouch Slightly Injured In Car Accident
Cameron resident Charlie Crouch, 60, was struck Tuesday night by a Burlington driver Troy Mode while crossing Main Street near Cheeves Dry Goods Co. Crouch was taken to Newton Memorial Hospital for shock and bruises and was reported in no serious danger. City Marshal Joe Richter called the crash unavoidable.
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Charlie Crouch
Cameron
Troy Clayton Mode
Bur
Young Mode
Cheeves Dry Goods Co
Main
Crouch
Newton Memorial Hospital
Joe Richter
Faithful Dog Bodoggie Buried With Family Name
Bodoggie the eight year old dog of Monte Angell died from pneumonia at the C. F. Angell home on North Fannin on January 31. The dog, beloved by neighbors, met the mail carrier and helped with chores including bringing in firewood. During the war, Bodoggie mourned for his master by refusing food for days. The Angell family buried him on the farm near Splawn, a place he loved.
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Bodoggie
Monte Angell
C. F. Angell
North Fannin
Angell
Splawn
MYF Organization Elects Officers For Six Months
The Methodist Youth Fellowship elected officers for six months including John Henderson as president and Sara Esslinger as vice president. Also chosen were Charles Kahler secretary Nancy Martin treasurer Max Shumate publicity director and Billie Nell Johnson morning devotion with several committee chairs named.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship Organization
John Henderson
Sara Esslinger
Charles Kahler
Nancy Martin
Max Shumate
Billie Nell Johnson
Yvonne Wimberly
Johnny Green
Jane Henderson
Ann Hinyard
Mrs Fay Kohutek Returns to Beauty Shop After Illness
Friends of Mrs Fay Kohutek are glad to see her up and at her Beauty Shop this week following several days of illness.
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Fay Kohutek
Pratt Sons Ill In Newton Memorial Hospital
Charles Marvin and Edward Wayne Pratt, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pratt, are patients at Newton Memorial Hospital and ill.
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Charles Marvin
Edward Wayne Pratt
Mrs. Marvin Pratt
Newton Memorial Hospital
Mrs Sanders Returns To Duties After Temple Hospital Surgery
Mrs. A. E. Sanders, secretary for the local water department, resumes her duties this week after undergoing surgery at Temple Hospital recently.
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A. E. Sanders
Henry Hefti Visits Cameron From Maysfield
Henry Hefti of Maysfield visited Cameron on Monday, stopping by local homes and meeting residents during a brief formal visit.
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Henry Hefti of
Maysfield
Cameron
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Maysfield News
Belmena News
Joyce Wilkinson
Washington
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Pure Milk Company
Tat Products
Mr. Grouch
Lington
Herald
MYF
Purina
Ideal Hatchery
Lone Star Gas Company
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